Sunday<\/p>\n
*This week mediations form the Catholic Devotional ‘My Daily Bread’<\/p>\n
Man’s Purpose on Earth
\nCHRIST: MY CHILD, the highest goal of your life is union with Me in Heaven. Let your
\nintentions throughout the day be guided by this truth. In all things be sure to stay on the
\npath which leads to Heaven. Do not become too deeply interested in the passing desires and
\nbrief enjoyments of this earthly life.
\n2. I have given you everything that you are and everything you have. All things come to
\nyou from Me, the Supreme Good. Whatever comes, accept it, use it, enjoy it, as I wish and
\nas much as I wish.<\/p>\n
Prayer: Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice!<\/p>\n
Monday
\n3. If you think only of satisfying yourself, without considering My approval, your mind
\nbecomes confused and your will becomes weak. Mistakes and sins will rob you of peace on
\nearth and of unending happiness in Heaven. In all things, therefore, keep your eyes on Me.
\n4. Happy are those who desire only what I want, trying steadily to do My Will. Such people
\ndo not let themselves become completely absorbed by their daily activities. They
\nfrequently offer their activities to Me. They see the brevity of human contentment on earth.<\/p>\n
Prayer:\u00a0 Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace good will among men.<\/p>\n
Tuesday<\/p>\n
5. Examine your motives in your daily words and actions. Find out how you may please
\nMe more, and avoid everything which may draw you away from Me.<\/p>\n
THINK: I was created for eternal happiness with God in Heaven. Everything else must take
\nsecond place in my life, because if I lose Heaven, I will be losing everything. The sure
\nguide to Heaven is God’s holy Will. If I follow it in my daily life,
\nevery moment on earth will be a sure step toward the perfect happiness which my heart
\ncraves.<\/p>\n
Prayer:\u00a0\u00a0 Blessed by the name of the Lord from henceforth and forever more.<\/p>\n
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Wednesday
\nCHRIST: MY CHILD, if you directed your desires according to My Will, you would learn
\nmany a holy lesson from the events of daily life. Nothing is so small and unimportant that it
\ndoes not, in some way, reflect my wisdom and goodness. When you have become as good
\nand unselfish as you should be, you will find it easy to understand the deeper meaning of
\nthe events in your daily life. An unselfish heart sees much more than what appears on the
\nsurface.
\nPrayer:\u00a0 \u00a0Christ is with us…He is and always shall be.<\/p>\n
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Thursday
\n2. I created Heaven and earth for the service of man. I have even appointed angels to help
\nman. In fact, I Myself am continually serving and helping man. If he lives as I desire, he
\nshall one day share with Me the perfect happiness of Heaven.
\n3. What are you doing in return for My numberless favors? You should serve Me every
\nsingle day of your life. Yet, you fail to give Me unselfish service even for one single day. I
\ndeserve all possible obedience, all possible honor and eternal praise. To Me you owe each
\nbreath and second of life. Without My continued support, nothing could please nor help
\nyou. All assistance and relief is the work of My hand.<\/p>\n
Prayer:\u00a0 Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (3X)<\/p>\n
Friday
\nIf I ever wrote down a list of God’s gifts to me, I would have to compose a book.
\nEverything and everybody, whatever I may mention, is a gift of God for a definite purpose.
\nAll things, not just some things, are in my life for God’s good reasons. In one way or
\nanother, they are meant to help me earn the unending happiness and glory of Heaven. I
\nmust reject any person or thing that leads me away from this goal by sin. All things are to
\nbe used wisely, that is, to help me live a good and useful life. By an intelligent use and
\ncontrol of life’s daily needs and activities, I prove my sincere desire for God’s eternal love
\nand friendship in Heaven.<\/p>\n
Prayer:\u00a0 \u00a0May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.<\/p>\n
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Saturday
\n[About last Sunday’s Feast of Pentecost from Heiromonk Laurus]\u00a0\u00a0\u201cWhen the Most High came down and confused tongues, He divided the nations. But when He distributed the tongues of fire He called all to unity. Wherefore, with one mind we glorify the All-Holy Spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the feast of Pentecost, churches are supposed to be decorated with foliage, trees, and grass, and priests serve in green vestments. Where did this tradition come from? Because in the Holy Scriptures and in the teachings of the Church, green means life. The Holy Trinity is called the \u201cLife-Giving Trinity\u201d. The Holy Spirit gives life, and without Him genuine life is impossible. In the Holy Scriptures, life means a flowering tree, which is why today, while we are in church, we can see plants, grass, and green vestments on the clergy. And some parishioners, too, try to wear a piece of green clothing in memory of the life that the Lord grants to believers in Him.<\/p>\n
Prayer:\u00a0 O my God I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all-good and worthy of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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